From the December 9, 2021, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge.
The USS Constitution named one of its 24-pound long guns "Beat Army" in support of the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen as they take on the U.S. Military Academy's Black Knights in the 2021 annual Army-Navy game on December 11.
"Beat Army" was chosen after they named one of their guns "Go Navy" for the 2020 matchup.
Historically, 24-pounder long gun teams consisted of up to 14 men operating two guns on opposite sides of the ship.
When paired in a gun team, the two guns would read "Go Navy, Beat Army."
The official "Beat Army" unveiling can be seen December 11 on the USS Constitution's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.
And, by the way, we watched the game at the McHenry, Illinois, American Legion and there was a whole lot of rivalry there, as well as a chili cookoff. What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon with all that tradition and good eating.
And, by the way, Navy won 17-13, in a close game.
Go Navy, Beat Army.
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